6 Ways The Idaho Snow Can Mess Up Your Kids

We haven't had as much snow as some would like this winter season but thankfully for winter lovers, Punxatawney Phil, the infamous weather-predicting groundhog says there will be six more weeks of winter for all of us.

When Will Boise Get More Snow?

As it stands, we're currently seeing about a 50% chance of snow for this weekend. Whether or not it will stick around remains to be seen. If you're a parent, there's a high chance your kiddo or kiddos will want to go outside to enjoy the white stuff.

That's all fun and games until it isn't.

For kids, it can be tempting to put some snow in their mouths, especially if they're younger. Toddlers will often put anything in their mouth - but if they have what appears to be an icy snack all over the place... it can feel like a buffet to kids.

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We looked into some of the dangers of consuming snow and while we had a general idea about how it's not necessarily good for any of us, we didn't realize there were this many hazards.

"You're not the boss of me!"

We know there are some who might read this and say: "We don't have to be scared of everything! I drank out of the hose as a kid and I turned out great! It's a free country!"

Power to you! At the end of the day, you can do what you want or what's best for your kids - it's your choice. This is simply information we found and you can use it however you want... after all, it's a free country.